Chromium Cleanup Partnership

Site 114

Name:
Garfield Avenue

Address:
880-900 Garfield Ave.
Jersey City, N.J. 07305

Municipal Blocks and Lots:
Block 21501, Lots 16,17,18,19 and 20

NJDEP ID No.
G000005480

GROUNDWATER

January 2022: Groundwater Remedial Action Work Plan Garfield Avenue Group Sites

Appendices

Appendix A-1: Relevant Submittals: Groundwater Remedial Investigation Report, Final

Appendix A-2: Relevant Submittals: Responses to Comments on Definition of Low Permeability

Appendix B: Permit-By-Rule Requests and Authorizations – Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III IRMs

Appendix C: Geotechnical Evaluation of Active Remedies at Hudson County Chromate Site 199

Appendix D: Field Sampling Plan/Quality Assurance Project Plan and Field Change Notifications for the Groundwater Interim Remedial Measures

Regulatory Forms

Case Inventory Document

Cover Certification Form

Public Notification Form

January 2022: Groundwater Remedial Investigation Report

Appendices

Appendix A Previous Reports

Appendix B: Borehole Geophysical Logging Results

Appendix C: Summary of Historical Groundwater Elevations

Appendix D: Summary of Pressure Transducer Data – June 2016 to June 2017

Appendix E: Implications of Soil Heterogeneities on Fate and Transport Appendix F: Boring Logs

Appendix F: Boring Logs

Appendix G: Evaluation of Permeable Zones within the Basal Till

Appendix H: Receptor Evaluation

Appendix I: Utility Maps

Appendix J.1: Well Records for Newly Installed Monitoring Wells

Appendix J.2: Monitoring Well Decommissioning Records

Appendix K: Groundwater Low-Flow Sampling Records

Appendix L.1: Historical Groundwater Analytical Data - Cr+6 and CCPW Metals

Appendix L.2: Historical Groundwater Analytical Data - Non-CCPW Metals

Appendix L.3: Historical Groundwater Analytical Data - VOCs

Appendix L.4: Historical Groundwater Analytical Data - SVOCs

Appendix M: Laboratory Reports

Appendix N: Data Validation Memoranda

Appendix O: HAZSITE Electronic Data Deliverables (EDDs)

Appendix P: Figures Depicting Groundwater RI Results for CCPW Metals, Non-CCPW Metals, VOCs, and SVOCs

Appendix Q: Analytical Data and Communications Related to MGP-Related DNAPL

Tables

Table 2-1 Summary of Investigation Sites

Table 3-1 Top of Bedrock Elevation Data

Table 3-2 Groundwater Elevations

Table 3-3 Summary of Vertical Hydraulic Gradients

Table 3-4 Groundwater Elevation Data – August 2020 and February 2021

Table 3-5 Hydraulic Conductivity Estimates

Table 3-6 Jar Shake Test Results

Table 4-1 Monitoring Well Network

Table 4-2 Groundwater Sampling Summary

Table 4-3 Quality Assurance/Quality Control Sample Summary

Table 5-1 Groundwater Analytical Results – Cr+6 and CCPW Metals

Table 5-2 Groundwater Analytical Results – Non-CCPW Metals

Table 5-3 Groundwater Analytical Results – VOCs

Table 5-4 Groundwater Analytical Results – SVOCs

Table 5-5 Analytical Results from Quality Assurance Samples – Cr+6 and Metals

Table 5-6 Analytical Results from Quality Assurance Samples – VOCs

Table 5-7 Analytical Results from Quality Assurance Samples – SVOCs

Table 5-8 Density Analysis Results

Figures

Figure 1-1 USGS Site Location Map

Figure 1-2 Site Plan

Figure 2-1 Source Areas

Figure 3-1 Approximate Extent of Meadow Mat

Figure 3-2 Regional Surficial Geology Cross-Section

Figure 3-3 Regional Bedrock Geology

Figure 3-4 Top of Bedrock Surface

Figure 3-5 Groundwater Elevation Contour Map – Shallow Water-Bearing Zone

Figure 3-6 Groundwater Elevation Contour Map – Intermediate Water-Bearing Zone

Figure 3-7 Groundwater Elevation Contour Map – Deep Water-Bearing Zone

Figure 3-8 Vertical Hydraulic Gradients Between Shallow and Intermediate Water-Bearing Zones

Figure 3-9 Vertical Hydraulic Gradients Between Intermediate and Deep Water-Bearing Zones

Figure 3-10 Vertical Hydraulic Gradients Between Deep and Bedrock Water-Bearing Zones

Figure 3-11 Hydraulic Conductivity Testing Results

Figure 4-1 Locations of Monitoring Wells, Sumps, and Temporary Screening Points

Figure 5-1 Fence Diagram A-A’

Figure 5-2 Fence Diagram B-B’

Figure 5-3 Fence Diagram C-C’

Figure 5-4 Fence Diagram D-D’

Figure 5-6 Fence Diagram F-F’ and G-G’

Figure 5-7 Fence Diagram H-H’

Figure 5-8 Fence Diagram I-I’

Figure 5-9 Fence Diagram J-J’

Figure 5-10 Distribution of Total Chromium in the Shallow Water-bearing Zone

Figure 5-11 Distribution of Total Chromium in the Intermediate Water-bearing Zone

Figure 5-12 Distribution of Total Chromium in the Deep Water-bearing Zone

Figure 5-13 Distribution of Total Chromium in the Basal Till and Weathered Bedrock

Figure 6-1 Area Requiring Additional Investigation in Bedrock

NJDEP Forms

Case Inventory Document

Cover Cert Form

Public Notice Form

CEA Revised

CEA for Historic Fill

SOIL

June 2020: Consent Judgment Compliance Letter

August 2019: Remedial Action Report Site 114 (AOC 114-1A, AOC 114-2, AOC 114-3, AOC 114-4A, AOC 114-4B, and AOC 114-5)

Tables

Table 1-1: Areas of Concern and Remedial Action

Table 3-1: Soil Remediation Standards/Criteria

Table 5-1: Excavation, Backfill, and Restoration Dates by Phase

Table 5-2: Field Change Notification Tracking Sheet

Figures

Figure 1-1: USGS Site Location Map

Figure 1-2: Site Plan for Site 114

Figure 5-1: Engineering and Institutional Control Summary Soil

Figure 7-1: Capillary Break Extent and Cross-Section – Site 114

Appendices

Appendix A: Historical Water Table Elevations

Appendix B: Permits and Approvals

Appendix C: Well Records and Decommissioning Reports

Appendix D Sample Maps and Analytical Results Tables

Appendix E: Tank Closure Documentation

Appendix F: Laboratory Analytical Reports

Appendix G: Data Validation Reports

Appendix H: As-Built Diagrams

Appendix I: Compliance Averaging Evaluations

Appendix J: Deed Notices

Appendix K: Boring Logs

Appendix L: Hazardous Waste Disposal Documentation

Appendix M: Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal Documentation

Appendix N: Clean Fill Documentation

Miscellany

Case Inventory Document

Cover/Certification Form

Receptor Evaluation Form

Public Notification

Full Lab Data Deliverables

September 2018: Remedial Action Work Plan

Tables

Table 1-1: Achievement of NJDEP Conditions for Approval

Table 1-2: Non-Residential Chrome Chemical Production Waste Site Property Owners

Table 3-1: Compounds Exceeding Regulatory Criteria On or Emanating from Site 114

Table 3-2: Remedial Standards for Soil

Table 5-1: Sample Summary

Figures and Drawings

Figure 1-1: USGS Site Location Map (1981)

Figure 1-1A: Site Map

Drawing 1-2: 2011 Existing Conditions Plan (Phases 1 & 2)

Drawing 1-3: 2011 Existing Conditions Plan (Phase 3)

Drawing 1-4: Cross Section A-A’

Drawing 1-5: Cross Section B-B’

Drawing 1-6: Cross Section C-C’

Drawing 1-7: Cross Section D-D’

Drawing 1-8: Cross Section E-E’

Drawing 1-9: Cross Section F-F’

Drawing 1-10: Cross Section G-G’

Drawing 1-11: Cross Section H-H’

Drawing 1-12: Cross Section I-I’

Drawing 1-13: Cross Section J-J’

Drawing 1-14: Cross Section K-K’

Drawing 1-15: Cross Section L-L’

Drawing 1-16: Cross Section M-M’

Drawing 6-1: Conceptual Phase 1 Site Preparation and Erosion Control

Drawing 6-2: Conceptual Phase 2 Site Preparation and Erosion Control

Drawing 6-3: Conceptual Phase 3 Site Preparation and Erosion Control

Drawing 6-4: Conceptual Site Preparation and Erosion Control Details

Drawing 6-5: Conceptual Phase 1 Excavation Plan

Drawing 6-6: Conceptual Phase 1 Excavation Plan (Northern Excavation)

Drawing 6-7: Conceptual Phase 2 Excavation Plan

Drawing 6-8: Conceptual Phase 3 Excavation Plan

Drawing 6-9: Conceptual Sheet Pile Details

Drawing 7-1: IRM Final Grading and Water Treatment System Secondary Containment

Drawing 7-2: Water Treatment System Modutank Secondary Containment

Drawing 7-3: Typical Dewatering Plan

Drawing 8-1: Extent of Free-Phase MGP Contamination

Drawing 11-1: Stormwater Restoration and Final Grading Plan

Drawing 11-2: Restoration Details

Drawing 17-1: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-2: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-3: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-4: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-5: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-6: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-7: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-8: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-9: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-10: Garfield Avenue Group Remedial Progress Plan

Drawing 17-11: Master Schedule Summary

Drawing 17-12: Excavation Sequence

Appendices

Appendix A: Air Monitoring Plan (AMP)

Appendix B: Dust Control Plan (DCP)

Appendix C: Traffic Safety and Control Plan (TSCP)

Appendix D: Soil and Stockpile Management Plan (SSMP)

Appendix E: Health and Safety Plan (HASP)

Appendix F: Exhibit A – Excavation Plan

Appendix G: Example Draft Deed Notice

Appendix H: Receptor Evaluation

Appendix I: Level 3 Survey Performed by Enviroscan

Appendix J: Copy of Approved Permits

Appendix K: Contingency and Communications Plan

Appendix L: Capillary Break Design Report

August 2018: Supplemental Soil Remedial Investigation Report

Tables

Table 1-1: Summary of Investigation Locations

Table 4-1: Sample Investigation Details

Table 4-2: Soil Sample Summary

Table 4-3: Analytical Results - Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure Table 5-1: Analytical Results - Hexavalent Chromium and CCPW Metals

Table 5-1: Analytical Results - Hexavalent Chromium and CCPW Metals Compared to SRS – Garfield Avenue Group

Table 5-2: Analytical Results - Hexavalent Chromium and CCPW Metals Compared to SRS – Northern Canal Area Site

Table 5-3: Analytical Results - Hexavalent Chromium and CCPW Metals Compared to IGW SSL/SRS – Garfield Avenue Group

Table 5-4: Analytical Results – SVOCs Compared to SRS – Garfield Avenue Group

Table 5-5: Analytical Results – SVOCs Compared IGW SSL – Garfield Avenue Group

Table 5-6: Analytical Results – VOCs Compared to SRS – Garfield Avenue Group

Table 5-7: Analytical Results – VOCs Compared to IGW SSL – Garfield Avenue Group

Table 5-8: Analytical Results – PCBs Compared to SRS – Garfield Avenue Group

Table 5-9: Analytical Results – PCBs Compared to IGW SSL – Garfield Avenue Group

Figures

Figure 1-1: USGS Site Location Map

Figure 1-2: Site Plan

Figure 2-1: Garfield Avenue Group Sites Interim Remedial Measures

Figure 4-1: Investigation Locations

Figure 5-1: CCPW Material Observed in Soil Borings – Northwest Garfield Avenue Sites

Figure 5-2: CCPW Material Observed in Soil Borings – Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites

Figure 5-3: CCPW Material Observed in Soil Borings – Southern Garfield Avenue Sites

Figure 5-4: CCPW Material Observed in Soil Borings – Northern Canal Area

Figure 5-5: Soil Comparison to NJDEP CrSCC - Northwest Garfield Avenue Sites, Hexavalent Chromium

Figure 5-6: Soil Comparison to NJDEP CrSCC - Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, Hexavalent Chromium

Figure 5-7: Soil Comparison to NJDEP CrSCC - Southern Garfield Avenue Sites, Hexavalent Chromium

Figure 5-8: Soil Comparison to NJDEP CrSCC – Northern Canal Area, Hexavalent Chromium

Figure 5-9: Soil Comparison to NJDEP SRS - Northwest Garfield Avenue Sites, CCPW Metals

Figure 5-10: Soil Comparison to NJDEP SRS - Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, CCPW Metals

Figure 5-11: Soil Comparison to NJDEP SRS - Southern Garfield Avenue Sites, CCPW Metals

Figure 5-12: Soil Comparison to NJDEP SRS – Northerm Canal Area, CCPW Metals

Figure 5-13: Soil Comparison to NJDEP IGW SRS/SSL - Northwest Garfield Avenue Sites, CCPW Metals

Figure 5-14: Soil Comparison to NJDEP IGW SRS/SSL - Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, CCPW Metals

Figure 5-15: Soil Comparison to NJDEP IGW SRS/SSL - Southern Garfield Avenue Sites, CCPW Metals

Figure 5-16: Soil Comparison to NJDEP SRS – Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, Group 1 SVOCs

Figure 5-17: Soil Comparison to NJDEP SRS – Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, Group 2 SVOCs

Figure 5-18: Soil Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL– Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, SVOCs

Figure 5-19: Soil Comparison to NJDEP SRS - Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, VOCs

Figure 5-20: Soil Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL - Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, VOCs

Figure 5-21: Soil Comparison to NJDEP SRS/IGW SSL - Garfield Avenue Sites, Total PCBs

Appendices

Appendix A: Remedial Investigation Report (RIR) - Soil, Garfield Avenue Group Non-Residential

Appendix B: FOR-005 Additional Forrest Street Remedial Investigation – Soil & Groundwater Technical Memorandum

Appendix C: Halsted Building Remedial Investigation Results – Soil Technical Memorandum

Appendix D: Northern Morris Canal Investigation – Berry Lane Park to Communipaw Avenue Technical Memorandum

Appendix E: Supplemental East-West Geologic Cross-Section

Appendix F: Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (SPLP) Calculations

Appendix G: Data Validation Reports

Appendix H: Laboratory Data Packages

Appendix I: Boring Logs

Appendix J: Historical Data Verification Technical Memorandum

Appendix K: PPG/Honeywell Site 199 Agreement

Miscellany

Cover/Certification Form

Case Inventory Document

Receptor Evaluation

July 2018: Remedial Action Work Plan Addendum (Western Sliver)

February 2012: Remedial Investigation Report

Tables

Table 1-1 – Summary of Investigation Sites

Table 1-2 – Compounds Exceeding Regulatory Criteria On or Emanating from Site 114

Table 2-1– Property Index

Table 3-1 – May 2011 Groundwater Elevations

Table 4-1 – Sample Investigation Details

Table 4-2 – Soil Sample Summary

Table 4-3 – Analytical Methods/Quality Assurance Summary

Table 5-1 – Analytical Exceedances of the SRS - Metals

Table 5-2 – Analytical Exceedances of the SRS - VOCs

Table 5-3 – Analytical Exceedances of the SRS - SVOCs

Table 5-4 – Analytical Exceedances of the SRS - PCBs

Table 5-5 – Analytical Exceedances of the Default IGW SSL- Metals and Cyanide

Table 5-6 – Analytical Exceedances of the Default IGW SSL- VOCs

Table 5-7 – Analytical Exceedances of the Default IGW SSL- SVOCs

Table 5-8 – Analytical Exceedances of the Default IGW SSL- PCBs

Figures

Figure 1-1 – USGS Site Location Map

Figure 1-2 – Site Plan

Figure 2-1 – Investigation Locations

Figure 2-2 – Site 114 Interim Remedial Measures

Figure 2-3 – Site 132 Interim Remedial Measures

Figure 2-4 – Site 133 Interim Remedial Measures

Figure 2-5 – Site 137 Interim Remedial Measures

Figure 2-6 – Site 186 Interim Remedial Measures

Figure 3-1 – Land Use within 1,000 Feet of the Project Area

Figure 3-2 – Regional Geology

Figure 3-3 – North-South Cross-Section – A-A’

Figure 3-4 – East-West Cross-Sections – B-B’, C-C’, D-D’, and E-E’

Figure 3-5 – Depth to the Top of the Meadow Mat

Figure 3-6 – Surface Water Bodies within ½-Mile of the Project Area

Figure 3-7 – NJDEP Wetlands within ¼-Mile of the Project Area

Figure 3-8 – NWI Wetlands within ¼-Mile of the Project Area

Figure 3-9 – May 2011 Groundwater Contour Map – Shallow Monitoring Wells

Figure 3-10 – May 2011 Groundwater Contour Map – Intermediate Monitoring Wells

Figure 3-11 – May 2011 Groundwater Contour Map – Deep Monitoring Wells

Figure 3-12 – May 2011 Groundwater Contour Map – Bedrock Monitoring Wells

Figure 3-13 – Historic Topographic Map

Figure 3-14 – NJDEP Historic Fill

Figure 5-1 – Comparison to NJDEP CrSCC - NW Garfield Ave. Sites, Hexavalent Chromium (ppm)

Figure 5-2 – Comparison to NJDEP CrSCC - NE Garfield Ave. Sites, Hexavalent Chromium

Figure 5-3 – Comparison to NJDEP CrSCC - Southern Garfield Ave. Sites, Hexavalent Chromium

Figure 5-4 – Hexavalent Chromium (ppm) Depth Specific Comparison – No. Garfield Ave. Sites

Figure 5-5 – Hexavalent Chromium (ppm) Depth Specific Comparison – So. Garfield Ave. Sites

Figure 5-6 – Comparison to NJDEP SRS - Northwest Garfield Avenue Sites, CCPW Metals (ppm)

Figure 5-7 – Comparison to NJDEP SRS - Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, CCPW Metals (ppm)

Figure 5-8 – Comparison to NJDEP SRS - Southern Garfield Avenue Sites, CCPW Metals (ppm)

Figure 5-9 – Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL - Northwest Garfield Avenue Sites, CCPW Metals

Figure 5-10 – Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL - Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, CCPW Metals

Figure 5-11 – Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL - Southern Garfield Avenue Sites, CCPW Metals

Figure 5-12 – Comparison to NJDEP SRS - Northwest Garfield Avenue Sites, Other Metals (ppm)

Figure 5-13 – Comparison to NJDEP SRS - Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, Other Metals (ppm)

Figure 5-14 – Comparison to NJDEP SRS - Southern Garfield Avenue Sites, Other Metals (ppm)

Figure 5-15 – Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL - NW Garfield Ave. Sites, Group 1 Other Metals

Figure 5-16 – Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL - NE Garfield Ave. Sites, Group 1 Other Metals

Figure 5-17 – Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL – SO Garfield Ave. Sites, Group 1 Other Metals

Figure 5-18 – Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL - NW Garfield Ave. Sites, Group 2 Other Metals

Figure 5-19 – Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL – NE Garfield Ave. Sites, Group 2 Other Metals

Figure 5-20 – Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL - SO Garfield Ave. Sites, Group 2 Other Metals

Figure 5-21 – Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL - NW Garfield Ave. Sites, Group 3 Other Metals

Figure 5-22 – Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL - NE Garfield Ave. Sites, Group 3 Other Metals

Figure 5-23 – Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL – So. Garfield Ave. Sites, Group 3 Other Metals

Figure 5-24 – Comparison to NJDEP SRS - Northwest Garfield Avenue Sites, Group 1 SVOCs

Figure 5-25 – Comparison to NJDEP SRS - Northeast Garfield Avenue Sites, Group 1 SVOCs

Figure 5-26 – Comparison to NJDEP SRS – Northern Garfield Avenue Sites, Group 2 SVOCs

Figure 5-27 – Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL - Garfield Avenue Sites, Group 1 SVOCs

Figure 5-28 – Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL - Garfield Avenue Sites, Group 2 SVOCs

Figure 5-29 – Comparison to NJDEP SRS - Garfield Avenue Sites, VOCs

Figure 5-30 – Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL - Garfield Avenue Sites, Group 1 VOCs

Figure 5-31 – Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL - Garfield Avenue Sites, Group 2 VOCs

Figure 5-32 – Comparison to NJDEP SRS - Garfield Avenue Sites, Total PCBs

Figure 5-33 – Comparison to NJDEP IGW SSL - Garfield Avenue Sites, Total PCBs

Appendices

Appendix A - Remedial Investigation Plan – Soil Sites 114, 132, 133, 135, 137, 143 & 186

Appendix B - Historic Documents

Appendix C - Waste Manifests

Appendix D - Boring Logs

Appendix E - Validated Laboratory Data Packages

Appendix F - Canal Investigation Report

Appendix G1 - 2011 2011 Site 114 PCB Soil and Concrete Sampling and Analysis Plan

Appendix G2 - 2011 Site 114 PCB Soil Sampling and Analysis Report

Appendix H

NJDEP EDDs - 2011 Investigations

Appendix H - NJDEP EDDs - 2011 Investigations - HZRESULT

Appendix H - NJDEP EDDs - 2011 Investigations - HZSAMPLE

Appendix H - NJDEP EDDs - Historic PPG Data- GA-RI-a - HZRESULT

Appendix H - NJDEP EDDs - Historic PPG Data- GA-RI-a - HZSAMPLE

Appendix H - NJDEP EDDs - Historic PPG Data- GA-RI-b - HZRESULT

Appendix H - NJDEP EDDs - Historic PPG Data- GA-RI-b - HZSAMPLE

Appendix H - NJDEP EDDs - Historic PPG Data- GA-RI-c - HZRESULT

Appendix H - NJDEP EDDs - Historic PPG Data- GA-RI-c - HZSAMPLE

Appendix H - NJDEP EDDs - Historic PPG Data- GA-RI-d - HZRESULT

Appendix H - NJDEP EDDs - Historic PPG Data- GA-RI-d - HZSAMPLE

NJDEP EDDs - Historic PPG Data

Appendix I1 - Data Summary Tables – Compared to NJDEP SRS

Appendix I2 - Data Summary Tables – Compared to NJDEP Default IGW SSLs

Miscellany

Cover Letter

Report Form

Response to Comments Letter

Case Inventory Document

Contour Map Reporting Form